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Charles Onyango-Obbo @cobbo3.bsky.social · 2d

Catholic altar wine replaced after becoming a favourite in Kenyan bars, replaced by a South African vintage.

Kenyan Catholic Church drops Mass wine after it becomes common in bars

The previous brand was said to have lost its sanctity due to its widespread use outside the church.

www.bbc.com

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Irũngũ Houghton @irunguhoughton.bsky.social · 1d

Hon Waithera Chege's motion this week to name a road after Pheroze Nowrojee (1941–2025) was well received by community associations and residents. City leaders and residents must now rally. #CelebratingPheroze
#StandardSettingKE
www.irunguhoughton.org/post/why-phe...

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Irũngũ Houghton @irunguhoughton.bsky.social · 5d

The scramble for the next generation of honest leaders is on. As the Bildad Mwaganu #Kaggia play hits the theatre, we must ask the very topical question: What would Kenya be, if our leaders were not corrupt?
#StandardSettingKE #IamKaggia #MashujaaDay2025
www.irunguhoughton.org/post/let-a-g...

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Irũngũ Houghton @irunguhoughton.bsky.social · 5d

Got your tickets?
@AmnestyKenya proudly co-sponsoring and working towards bringing one of our heroes to the stage again.
kenyabuzz.com/events/event/k…#IAmKaggiai#MaShujaaDay202525

Irũngũ Houghton @irunguhoughton.bsky.social · 8d

One day, I will gather former members and staff to publish this book. My first job ever was to write a popular history of The African Association of Literacy and Adult Education (AALAE) in 1991. The organisation closed before it got published. Anyone still have a floppy disk reader?

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Irũngũ Houghton @irunguhoughton.bsky.social · 14d

Kenya’s State House and Vigilance House appeared misaligned this week. The rise in deaths in police custody and limited progress in the Baby Pendo case raise doubts about the justice system’s commitment to public safety.
www.irunguhoughton.org/post/victims...
#JusticeKE #StandardSettingKE

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Mrs. G @janbellina.bsky.social · Sep 7

Trees of that age very often have only just become optimum decarbonisers for the atmosphere. Replacing them with saplings won't do that job for another two or three generations, neither will they support the ecology mature trees hold.

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Irũngũ Houghton @irunguhoughton.bsky.social · Sep 7

Calling all Hummingbirds:
Karura Forest needs us. It has remained protected and publicly accessible thanks to Friends of Karura. How can we stop the vested interests tying to seize the 93-year-old forest
www.irunguhoughton.org/post/humming...
#StandardSettingKE
#BeAHummingBird
#TheKaruraCommunity

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Irũngũ Houghton @irunguhoughton.bsky.social · Aug 19

BBC “Madams: Kenya’s Child Sex Trade” documentary is classic investigative journalism.
If “sex for sweets” is obscene, sex for safety is an abomination. Let government not betray their responsibility to protect.
www.irunguhoughton.org/post/how-ken...
#StandardSettingKE
The expose bbc.in/41181dy

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Kate Hixon @kahixo.bsky.social · Aug 10

I was incredibly lucky to be gifted an early copy of this book so I could read it before le bebe arrives. Much like Born in Blackness and incredibly rich read of a part of history often ignored by western white-centric teaching. I learned so much…

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Irũngũ Houghton @irunguhoughton.bsky.social · Aug 9

Despite the absence of 8.8 protests yesterday, HMS Kenya remains in its greatest governance storm to date. Does the Public Participation Bill (2025) provide a new opportunity?
A #StandardSettingKE reflection
www.irunguhoughton.org/post/could-t...

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Irũngũ Houghton @irunguhoughton.bsky.social · Aug 8

Thankful for the opportunity of a strategic dialogue between Hon C J MarthaKoome @Kenya judiciary and partners @amnestykenya.bsky.social @IMLU_org @TIKenya @CrimeSiPoaKenya @katibainstitute @itsakolo on how we can strengthen human rights, ethical governance and justice for all.
#JusticeDialogue

Irũngũ Houghton @irunguhoughton.bsky.social · Aug 2

Pleasure to meet Rev. Dr. Lamaco Cable, Disciples Overseas Ministries President and Board Member Jeremy Gillet. With Rev Phyliss Byrd, we discussed what African Americans of faith can do to support human rights and justice organising across East Africa.

Irũngũ Houghton @irunguhoughton.bsky.social · Jul 31

Thoroughly enjoyed being in recent conversation with Prof. Natalya Din-Kariuki. She is smart, funny and fearless. She was launching her new book “#Crossings: Migrant Knowledges, Migrant Forms” co-edited with Subha Mukherji and Rowan Williams.
www.the-star.co.ke/counties/nai...

Irũngũ Houghton @irunguhoughton.bsky.social · Jul 26

The @IPOA report was damning as the @InteriorKE guidelines were refreshingly clear. Does this signal the end of deadly protests in Kenya?
www.standardmedia.co.ke/author/136/i... or
www.irunguhoughton.org/post/is-prot...
#StandardSettingKE

Irũngũ Houghton @irunguhoughton.bsky.social · Jul 25

“The growing use of paid violent mobs by politicians … is deeply worrying”. On June 17 and July 7, “police at times intentionally accompanied, supported and directed” the mobs.
Thanks @washingtonpost.com for your attention to this. #ProtectTheProtestKE
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...

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Irũngũ Houghton @irunguhoughton.bsky.social · Jul 25

At the @amnesty.org #Amnesty2025GA this weekend with the Kenyan delegation. UN SG was inspiring today. Urged us and the world to champion human rights globally. A message so desperately needed today

Amnesty Kenya X posts that includes photos of the UN SG addressing the Amnesty Global Assembly

Irũngũ Houghton @irunguhoughton.bsky.social · Jul 25

Over the last two weeks the Kenya Police have shifted from a public order and crime approach to the unprecedented use of counter-terrorism laws to suppress civil protests. What are the implications?
#StandardSettingKE
www.irunguhoughton.org/post/applyin...

Applying anti-terrorism laws to manage public dissent is dangerous

With close to 1,500 people facing charges of terrorism, murder, robbery with violence, sexual assault and malicious damage, you would be forgiven for thinking Kenya is at war with itself. The last two...

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Irũngũ Houghton @irunguhoughton.bsky.social · Jul 13

Coup allegations, calls for police violence against looters, and mass arrests follow the most deadliest of demonstrations yet. Is it time for a state ceasefire and active trust-building to address the deep-seated grievances of most Kenyans? #StandardSettingKE
www.irunguhoughton.org/post/dangero...

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Joshua Coe @joshuacoe.bsky.social · Jul 10

While police brutality is among the issues bringing young people to the streets in Kenya to protest the gov't, live ammo has been used as a crowd control measure.

Views on the situation from activist Daniel Maxie & Amnesty Int'l Kenya's @irunguhoughton.bsky.social
theworld.org/segments/202...

Young people drive anti-government protests in Kenya - The World from PRX

Across Kenya, thousands have taken to the streets to protest the government of President William Ruto. The protests are driven by young people in the country who are frustrated with a host of governme...

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Angi Yoder-Maina, Phd 🇰🇪 @angiyo.bsky.social · Jul 5

Kenyan mothers will address the nation tomorrow at All Saints’ Cathedral, Nairobi, ahead of the Saba Saba March for Our Lives! demanding an end to arbitrary arrests, abductions, torture, and extrajudicial executions. Their cry is a call for justice.

#SabaSaba2025 #77NiNumbers

Media invite poster with 'KENYAN MOTHERS' in large black text at top and 'MEDIA INVITE' in white text on red banner. Event details: Sunday, July 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM at All Saints' Cathedral, Nairobi. Text describes protests about arbitrary arrests and extrajudicial killings. Contact information provided for Ernest Cornel (0722253893) and Joan Achieng (0705024342). Calendar icon and location pin included as visual elements.

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Irũngũ Houghton @irunguhoughton.bsky.social · Jul 5

Instead of muzzling public expression+assembly, Kenya needs smarter, inclusive strategies that channel state-civic energies into a lasting solution.
Hon @EstherPassaris Public Order (Amt) Bill 2025: A review
www.irunguhoughton.org/post/authori...
#StandardSettingKE #ProtectTheProtestKE

Authoritarian lawfare against the right to assembly is futile

By tabling the Public Order (Amendment) Bill 2025, ODM Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has stirred another national beehive. Critics argue the bill curtails the right to assembly and yout...

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Charles Onyango-Obbo @cobbo3.bsky.social · Jun 30

With political conflict and mass shootings, U.S. sees sharp decline of peace. Newly released 2025 Global Peace Index (GPI), ranks the U.S. a lowly 128 out of 163 countries behind South Africa, Kenya and even Zimbabwe.

Here’s how the U.S. ranks in the 2025 Global Peace Index

Hint: It didn't even make the top 100

www.timeout.com

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Irũngũ Houghton @irunguhoughton.bsky.social · Jun 29

Nairobi National Park never disappoints. Sunday 7am
More evidence why 76 year old men on paternal leave should not make policy.

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Anand @calmerfuture.bsky.social · Jun 28

Kenyan protests against police violence, killings and impunity on Wednesday were met with more police violence, killings and impunity

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Irũngũ Houghton @irunguhoughton.bsky.social · Jun 28

Neither our laws, politicians, media nor the internet are ultimately responsible for the mass anger the nation is experiencing.
This crisis requires a political, not a policing solution. A #June25th reflection #KeepItOn #ProtectTheProtestKE
#StandardSettingKE #NoShootToKill #NoMoreViolence

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